valediction

英 [,vælɪ'dɪkʃən] 美 [,vælɪ'dɪkʃən]
  • n. 告别演说;告别词

助记提示


1、vale- "be well" + dict- "say" + -ion.
2、字面含义:say something about be well. 其构词原理和farewell相近。
3、当然,在告别的时候就会说:be well. 咱们汉语里不是就有类似的话吗:保重,一路顺风,旅途愉快。

中文词源


valediction 告别演说

val-,强健的,健康的,词源同value, -dict, 说,词源同dictionary,即祝福的话,祝一路顺风,用来指临别致辞,告别演说。

英文词源


valediction (n.)
"a farewell, a bidding farewell," 1610s, from past participle stem of Latin valedicere "bid farewell, take leave," from vale "farewell!," second person singular imperative of valere "be well, be strong" (see valiant) + dicere "to say" (see diction).

双语例句


1. He gave a touching valediction at graduation.
他在毕业典礼上发表了动人的告别辞.

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2. She will give a touching valediction at graduation.
她将在毕业典礼作感人的告别演讲.

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